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Horaiken Sohonten (Main Store)

Rating74SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Over 91-year history (est.
1933).
3,481 Tabelog saves — high for this region.
Official listing on Joetsu Tourism Navi.
Long-standing community presence in front of Takada Station.
Unique housemade noodles refined over years.
No franchise — currently 2 direct-management locations (main store + Naoetsu; 'San' branch closed March 2025).
Featured in howtoniigata.jp 2024 article.
No sakura issues.
Popular Dishes
Tsukemen dipping noodles (around 1,000 yen)
つけ麺（1,000円前後）
miso tsukemen special (1,500 yen)
味噌トクつけ麺（1,500円）
dandan tsukemen
担々つけ麺
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Long-established ramen restaurant founded in 1933 (Showa 8) in front of Takada Station, representing Joetsu's ramen culture for over 90 years. Signature tsukemen uses housemade noodles from a blend of wheat varieties perfected over years. Also has a Naoetsu location (no franchise). 3,481 Tabelog saves. The 'San' branch closed March 2025, but the main store and Naoetsu branch continue operations.

Tabelog 3.46/178 reviews; 3,481 saves. Reviews: 'A long-established restaurant that keeps evolving since 1933,' 'The strong seafood tsukemen broth is sublime,' 'I always come here when visiting Joetsu.' Noted for constant evolution despite 90-year history.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-15:00,17:30-20:30
Fri – Sun11:30-15:00,17:30-20:30
Regular Holiday：Thursday, 1月1日・2日
Phone025-523-3415Call
Access
5-minute walk from Takada Station. 4 parking spaces (complimentary coin parking voucher provided). Cash only. 44 seats (1F counter/table, 2F tatami).
4-1-5 Omachi, Joetsu City, Niigata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Horaiken Sohonten (Main Store)

Rating74SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tsukemen dipping noodles (around 1,000 yen)
つけ麺（1,000円前後）
miso tsukemen special (1,500 yen)
味噌トクつけ麺（1,500円）
dandan tsukemen
担々つけ麺
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-15:00,17:30-20:30
Fri – Sun11:30-15:00,17:30-20:30
Regular Holiday：Thursday, 1月1日・2日
Access
5-minute walk from Takada Station. 4 parking spaces (complimentary coin parking voucher provided). Cash only. 44 seats (1F counter/table, 2F tatami).
4-1-5 Omachi, Joetsu City, Niigata
Phone025-523-3415
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Reserve on Hot PepperOpen in Google MapsView on Tabelog
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Over 91-year history (est.
1933).
3,481 Tabelog saves — high for this region.
Official listing on Joetsu Tourism Navi.
Long-standing community presence in front of Takada Station.
Unique housemade noodles refined over years.
No franchise — currently 2 direct-management locations (main store + Naoetsu; 'San' branch closed March 2025).
Featured in howtoniigata.jp 2024 article.
No sakura issues.
74SCORE
What a score of 74 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Long-established ramen restaurant founded in 1933 (Showa 8) in front of Takada Station, representing Joetsu's ramen culture for over 90 years. Signature tsukemen uses housemade noodles from a blend of wheat varieties perfected over years. Also has a Naoetsu location (no franchise). 3,481 Tabelog saves. The 'San' branch closed March 2025, but the main store and Naoetsu branch continue operations.

Tabelog 3.46/178 reviews; 3,481 saves. Reviews: 'A long-established restaurant that keeps evolving since 1933,' 'The strong seafood tsukemen broth is sublime,' 'I always come here when visiting Joetsu.' Noted for constant evolution despite 90-year history.

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